Using 7i96s encoder input B for arc voltage?
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05 Apr 2023 01:44 #268308
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I guess i blew my encoder input A on my 7i96s board! Is there a way to run it off the other encoder input B port? This is for arc voltage. Thanks
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05 Apr 2023 04:46 #268317
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Replied by PCW on topic Using 7i96s encoder input B for arc voltage?
The 7i96s_dpl firmware allows for up to three counter inputs
on the encoder A,B, and IDX pins.
However its unlikely that the A inputs have been damaged.
If you do not get a yellow blinking LED on the THCAD
I would not expect a THCAD output signal.
on the encoder A,B, and IDX pins.
However its unlikely that the A inputs have been damaged.
If you do not get a yellow blinking LED on the THCAD
I would not expect a THCAD output signal.
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05 Apr 2023 21:13 #268352
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Replied by n2fastcars75 on topic Using 7i96s encoder input B for arc voltage?
Ok thank you peter. I have a new one coming. I was just worried i might have did something to the 7i96. Everything in regards to the 7i96 has been wired correctly. I just had the resistor on the wrong wire for the thcad-10 input from the plasma cutter. Everything is setup and working on my machine except for the thc control.
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05 Apr 2023 22:25 #268356
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Reversing the input to a THCAD will not damage it,
nor will connecting it directly to plasma voltages
of less than 500V. If the Yellow LED CR2 does not
blink, there is a functional issue with the card
nor will connecting it directly to plasma voltages
of less than 500V. If the Yellow LED CR2 does not
blink, there is a functional issue with the card
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06 Apr 2023 00:44 #268369
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Replied by n2fastcars75 on topic Using 7i96s encoder input B for arc voltage?
Ok i didnt reverse the inputs only got my resistor on the wrong wire. I really didnt think it saw 500 volts. The most i have ever seen out of the 2 pin output port on the plasma machine was like 130 volts. I have never seen the CR2 LED blink. As well not sure if its important but the CR5 hasn't ever came on at all. I have checked wiring several times and it is wired correctly to the manual. I have tried pulling ground and 5 volts input for the thcad from TB2 pins 1,9 for ground and tried using the positive 5 volts from pins 6,12. Didn't help any. The one thing i have noticed that i will have 4.9 volts between the ground and 5 volt pins on the 7i96 board as well as on the wires at the terminal block for the thcad. After i plug the wires into the terminal input block on the thcad and turn power back on to the 7i96 it has a drop to 4.7 volts at the terminal block on the thcad. Like the thcad is putting a load on the 7i96 but maybe that is ok? Thats with nothing else connected to the thcad at all only 5 volts and ground.
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